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Mixed bean salad by Asda
Asda

Mixed bean salad

Barcode 5054781874393
Scanned  12  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Mixed bean salad is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only whole foods (beans, water, vegetables) and no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, or processing aids, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    mixed beans (44%) [red kidney beans
  • OK
    black eyed beans
  • OK
    green beans
    Green beans (haricots verts) are fresh or frozen beans used as a vegetable in dishes.
  • OK
    borlotti beans
    Bor­lotti beans are a small, oval, cream-colored bean with red-brown speckles, commonly used in Italian and Mediterranean dishes. They are legumes rich in protein and fiber and can be cooked and eaten as a whole bean.
  • OK
    haricot beans]
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    sweetcorn
    Sweetcorn (corn on the cob or kernels) is a basic vegetable/protein ingredient used in a wide range of dishes.
  • OK
    red peppers
    Fresh bell peppers; sweet, crunchy vegetables used as a vegetable. Ready-to-eat raw ingredient.
  • OK
    chickpeas
    Also known as garbanzo beans; a pale beige legume used in dishes like hummus, stews, and salads.

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Common questions about Mixed bean salad

Is Mixed bean salad ultra-processed?

No — Mixed bean salad by Asda is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only whole foods (beans, water, vegetables) and no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, or processing aids, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

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